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Author: Mary Ugwuanyi

Mary Ukamaka Ugwunayi is an avid writer with passion for issues related to Nigeria and Africa. She possesses deep knowledge of politics, sports, entertainment and culture, and takes delight in sharing her ideas.
“I Rather Die In Nigeria, Than Live Free In Another Man’s Country” – Peter Obi
2Aug By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
News, Nigeria

“I Rather Die In Nigeria, Than Live Free In Another Man’s Country” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed unflinching love for his country, Nigeria. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed unflinching love for his country, Nigeria. Obi in a virtual interaction with more than 1,000 members of his support group, the Peter Obi Support Network, expressed optimism that Nigeria can fix its leadership problem. He called on every Nigerian, especially those residing abroad to play their role in whatever capacity they can to ensure the country grows. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Strategic Communication, Peter Obi Support Network, Onwuasoanya Jone, on Monday. Obi recalled how he relocated to Nigeria after spending 10 years in the United Kingdom to cont...
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Peter Obi Does Not Have Enough Experience to Lead – Okowa
2Aug By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Peter Obi Does Not Have Enough Experience to Lead – Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State Governor, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, does not possess enough experience to lead the country. Okowa, the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, disclosed this in an interview with the BBC pidgin. According to him, even though Obi has been a governor of Anambra State, the experience was not “deep” enough to lead as a president. Okowa said: “I did not say he won’t have any votes, he will have. But what I’m saying is that he’s not a new candidate. It has not been long since he left PDP. You know he was in APGA before from APGA he came to PDP. It hasn’t been long since he left (PDP) so he cannot say anything about PDP because that’s where he was before. See Also: How Atiku ...
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2023 Election: Wike Meet PDP Governors, Other Behind Closed Doors
1Aug By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Wike Meet PDP Governors, Other Behind Closed Doors

Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, has met with some governors of the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other stalwarts behind closed doors ahead of the 2023 election. The gathering was held behind close-doors at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, has met with some governors of the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other stalwarts behind closed doors ahead of the 2023 election. The meeting was attended mostly by governors who coordinated his campaign ahead of the PDP presidential election. The gathering was behind close-doors at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reports say the meeting might have been held to discus ...
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How Atiku Discovered LP Candidate, Peter Obi – Dino Melaye
1Aug By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

How Atiku Discovered LP Candidate, Peter Obi – Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye, a former Senator, has said that Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, brought his Labour Party, LP, counterpart, Peter Obi, to limelight.   According to Melaye, any reformer who surface within 199 till date was discovered by Atiku. He disclosed this during an event held in Abuja by women’s political group, Diamond Ladies over the weekend. Melaye said, “Obi is a fantastic Nigerian, but he was not known nationally until Atiku identified him. Atiku is a talent hunter. Everyone who was a reformer in this country from 1999 till date was a discovery of Atiku.others “Atiku discovered Obi before keyboard warriors discovered Obi. Unfortunately, elections are not going to take place on social media. It is going to take place at the polli...
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Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star
31Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star

The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police has commenced an investigation to nab the kidnappers of Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke. DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Mrs Monalisa Chinda-Coker, Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, had raised an alarm that the families of actress Okereke and actor Clemson Cornel reported that they were yet to return home after shooting a movie at Ozalla community. The Police spokesperson in his reaction said, “the current report at our disposal dwells on a case of an abandoned and recovered vehicle, as well as a missing person. See Also: Insecurity: Buhari Summons Service Chiefs For An Emergency Meeting “On July 29, at about ...
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CVR: INEC Firm On CVR Deadline
31Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

CVR: INEC Firm On CVR Deadline

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has insisted that the Continuous Voters, CVR, exercise will not be extended as it is set to stop on July 31, 2022 (today). The clarification follows the huge crowd that trooped to registration centres to register before the deadline.   Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner in charge of publicity and voter education, disclosed this during an interaction with the press at the Anambra State INEC headquarters. He noted that the suspension of the exercise will give the commission time to put other things in place. Okoye said, “You are fully aware that 30th of June, 2022 was the terminal date for the CVR, but the commission extended the date to 31st July, 2023, a period of one month. “The CVR cannot go on ad infinit...
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2023 Election: INEC To Provide 200,000 BVAS – Okoye
30Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Election: INEC To Provide 200,000 BVAS – Okoye

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said that over 200,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, will be deployed for the 2023 general elections. This was disclosed by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in Umuahia, Abia State. He said that the BVAS would be deployed in the 176,000 polling units across the country, adding that the surplus will be kept handy as a reserve. He said, “We will have one BVAS reserve in every Registration Area Centre (RAC) to ensure immediate intervention in case of any failure.” See Also: PVC Registration: Why Lagos Govt Declared Work-free Days – Commissioner He assured the commission’s capacity to conduct a free and fair election in 2023, noting that the e...
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Tread Softly, Kwankwanso Tells Senators Plotting To Impeach Buhari
30Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
Legislature, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Tread Softly, Kwankwanso Tells Senators Plotting To Impeach Buhari

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has warned senators not to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. He asked the opposition senators not to be in a haste to impeach the president. Kwankwaso disclosed this during a visit to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, in Ilorin. He said: “I don’t know the facts that they have. But as their former colleague, I want them to tread very softly. “They should not be in a hurry to rock the boat. Yes, I know they have reasons to be worried – I am sure everybody in this country is worried about insecurity; because some of these things could happen to anybody – even the presidential fleet was attacked in Katsina State. So, I think we need to do more.” Recall that opposition senator...
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Buhari Unaware Of Terrorists’ Threat To Kidnap Him Until I Told Him – El-Rufai
29Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

Buhari Unaware Of Terrorists’ Threat To Kidnap Him Until I Told Him – El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was unaware of the threat by terrorists to kidnap him. El-Rufai claimed the President was unaware of the plan until he (El-Rufai) told him. Recall that terrorists that abducted train passengers in March in a viral video released during the weekend,  threatened to kidnap the President and El-Rufai. Speaking during an interview with a radio station on Wednesday, the Kaduna State governor stated that he had been advised to tread carefully, including members of his family. He said, “Insecurity is a major challenge and the disturbing thing is that, despite our efforts at the state level, the situation is getting worse. It is affecting our efforts to bring investors into the state and even ...
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Why Owo Was Attacked Again – Akeredolu
29Jul By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security

Why Owo Was Attacked Again – Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has disclosed the rationale behind the latest attack by gunmen on Craneburg Construction yard in Owo on Wednesday. He said the attack was intended to wreck some of the company’s assets, rather than to harm or kill people.   The Governor during his visit to the construction site along with Commander of the security network, Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, and heads of security agencies in the state, asked residents to maintain calm. Recall that yet-to-be-identified gunmen invade the ancient town on Wednesday, shooting sporadically, forcing residents into a panic frenzy. See Also: Owo Catholic Church Attack: Eternal Sorrow Awaits Perpetrators — Buhari Akeredolu said “I want to allay the fear of our people. Clearly, what happene...
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